[freeweed]

I sure miss our brown mild winters... it's been 3 straight years now with snow on the ground for more than a month!

Agreed. I thought I was crazy until I checked EC's stats, but my first 3 winters here never had accumulation like this, that just lasted for much of the winter. Then the past 3 have been absolute shit. :hell:

[entheosfog]

Summing up the weather in Vancouver lately:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5005/5332437590_0d253a13f4_z.jpg

[Nicko999]

-5C with a wind chill of -7C and light snow today.

[Coldrsx]

Snowfall warning for much of Alberta, YAY!

[freeweed]

Snowfall warning for much of Alberta, YAY!

This is a pretty interesting system. The forecasts for Calgary are pretty much random dart throws at this point - I've seen anything from 1cm over the next few days to as much as 30! Trying to figure out if the drive to (and especially home from) the ski hill tomorrow will be worth it. Crossing my fingers for an epic (if cold) powder day.

[Jay in Cowtown]

Trying to figure out if the drive to (and especially home from) the ski hill tomorrow will be worth it. Crossing my fingers for an epic (if cold) powder day.

It'll be bumper to bumper irregardless of road conditions as par usual... if it does what it's supposed to, TCH will be dry with the odd icy wheel path when you drive back home with snow blowing across it at 60km/hr ;) , of course untill you get into the city limits where they'll be laying out straight salt making sure to catch all that blowing snow and packing it down on their streets. :shrug:

[Coldrsx]

This is a pretty interesting system. The forecasts for Calgary are pretty much random dart throws at this point - I've seen anything from 1cm over the next few days to as much as 30! Trying to figure out if the drive to (and especially home from) the ski hill tomorrow will be worth it. Crossing my fingers for an epic (if cold) powder day.

Yup... here too.

I was suppose to come down to play a hockey game tomorrow, but no way in hell I am getting on HWY 2 with such a random forecast.

...I am to get stuck in Calgary....... ok I play nice.

[Airboy]

When the forecast is this random best to stay off the QE2.

Driving around town today I think everyone is in the DF mode.

Looking out my office window and It Has Begun, Time to head home early doesn't fly in this office most of us are used to winter extremes.

Checked the highway cams and it looks like the storm is coming down 43

[feepa]

Blizzard like conditions here. Dropping temperature, snow flying sideways, will probably be white out by drive home time! Yay!

[Nicko999]

-4C with a wind chill of -10C and snowing.

It didn't accumulate too much, just light snow.

[Airboy]

So much for the snow moving off to the east. Shovelled last night and again this morning, Then after a hot rm toddy shovelled again. Now the wind is up and drifting has begun. However we have not had snow like this in a few years.

[Xelebes]

This is approaching March '74. Tried to do some school shopping and I had to cut it short because the roads were getting really bad and I was afraid the buses might start getting stuck.

[SpongeG]

+5 with sunny breaks - quite the nice day :)

[freeweed]

Be curious to hear from the Edmontonians just how much fell. We haven't seen a ton of snow yet but holy mother of fuck is it windy. Drifting snow everywhere, and in many cases enough to get cars stuck - unusual when you don't actually have much coming down. I can't even imagine what the highways are like right now (they were bad enough several hours ago before the real winds started up).

Sometimes these "winter storm warnings" are a bit overblown, but they got it right this time.

[Coldrsx]

10 to 20 cm

[Xelebes]

Hard to tell. At least 20 cm by this morning and maybe 30 cm right now. Some sidewalks have knee-high drifts.

[SpongeG]

Snowstorm hits Edmonton hard

http://www.globaltvedmonton.com/4081532.bin?size=sw380nws

http://www.globaltvedmonton.com/Snowstorm+hits+Edmonton+hard/4081528/story.html

Winter storm leaves Alberta drivers stranded

http://storage.canoe.ca/v1/dynamic_resize/?src=http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2011/01/09/calgarystorm.jpg&size=248x186

http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2011/01/09/16815886.html

[Nicko999]

-3C with a wind chill of -8C and cloudy with a few flurries.

This December-January period got to be the cloudiest ever. I don't mind as long as temperatures are above normal.

[Airboy]

Finished driving around doing errands and didn't notice the town bogged down, at little slow maybe. I don't recall ever being snowed in. Side streets are bad, if you don't have snow-tires you would be running into trouble. Had a hard time finding a restaurant that wasn't full last night.

[vid]

-10 and sunny with a windchill of -15 but it felt more like 5 above to me. I didn't need to wear my gloves because "even the grass is melting".

[PoscStudent]

2 degrees rain, drizzle and fog.

[SpongeG]

+4 and sunny - which is about to set
low of -8c tonight - brrrr

[Xelebes]

Finished driving around doing errands and didn't notice the town bogged down, at little slow maybe. I don't recall ever being snowed in. Side streets are bad, if you don't have snow-tires you would be running into trouble. Had a hard time finding a restaurant that wasn't full last night.

The only times I remember the city shutting down was in 1947ish. Whenever that big storm was.

March '74 storm, I think, only had the public and catholic schools cancel but not close.

[Metro-One]

+4 and sunny - which is about to set
low of -8c tonight - brrrr

-8? Where did you hear that? Environment Canada says a low of -3 tonight, which is still cold.

[Airboy]

ST Albert was clearing residential streets today. After the last few snowfalls the pile in front of my place is getting pretty high. And this is the first time I can recall the city clearing the street more than one a winter.

[freeweed]

And this is the first time I can recall the city clearing the street more than one a winter.

Calgary continues to needlessly plow residential streets. They were out today scraping off maybe 2 inches from my street, which absolutely no one could possibly have an issue with driving on. However, all that snow makes for nice high icy piles in front of intersections and people's driveways.

It's funny, because the winter hasn't exactly been bad here. A tad cold, sure, and more lasting snow than I'd like, but nothing whatsoever like what you guys are getting. But the city is bound and determined to make it as miserable as possible.

[vid]

They plow nothing a lot here too, not just with regular plows but with graters, going down a clear street doing nothing but making sparks. At 2am on Sundays and holidays, no less.

I would estimate that my street is plowed about 200 times a winter. During a major snow storm we probably have about 30 to 50 plows go by. That's ignoring the snowmoblowers of death. Sidewalk plows go by all the time too, usually they're plowing less than an inch of snow out of the way. Sometimes they just plow the dirt they put down when they went by a few hours before.

-17 and clear.

[freeweed]

I wish we spent the money on sidewalk clearing.

This is shaping up to be by far the worst cold spell in my short time in Calgary. We're looking at 9-10 days of below -10 highs and below -20 lows. I've never seen it stay this cold for so long, not since leaving Winterpeg. :( It'll be interesting to see if the forecasts hold; usually after 3-5 days we get some respite but so far I see zero indication of that happening.

[RTD]

^Sorry, but Cowtown ain't gettin any sympathy from the rest of us!

[Nicko999]

-3C with a wind chill of -10C and snowing (again).:rolleyes:

On the other hand, this extremely cloudy winter has brought very mild lows...

The coldest temperature so far has been -18.7C while we've had only 1 night below -10C in 2011.

Should be really good on the heating bill.:P

In fact, we've been milder than Toronto and this is with more snow on the ground. Hopefully this pattern continues.

[SpongeG]

-8? Where did you hear that? Environment Canada says a low of -3 tonight, which is still cold.

my telephone told me

low-8
high +4

phone says its -3 right now

and the other info says high 3
low -4

[freeweed]

^Sorry, but Cowtown ain't gettin any sympathy from the rest of us!

Heh. Speaking of different parts of the country's take on the weather - question for you folks down east: did it make national headlines for several nights in a row and become "top 10 weather story of the year" when 100+ cars got stranded on the highway near here on Saturday, and people were stuck in their vehicles overnight, and emergency shelters were set up in a nearby town to deal with it?

[240glt]

^ that didn't even make the regional news.


Still digging out from the massive snow storm in Edmonton, and the snow continues through today, then on to a week long cold snap. Highways in the region are still a mess and many side streets in the city are still unpassable.

[Coldrsx]

Non arterial roads in Edmonton are pretty brutal with most residential almost impassible...

It was funny today as those of us who walk or LRT to work were all on time and 95% of drivers were 30-1hr late.

Hooray!

[Airboy]

It only took me 15 min longer to get to the office. Getting into the parking lot took longer.

God Dammit people SNOW TIRES. Just because we have had it good the last 7 years still doesn't make it right not to have proper tires in a WINTER CITY.

My new rule is if you want my help pushing your car and I see you have all seasons, I will walk away.

[240glt]

My Toyota Tacoma 4WD was built for conditions like this.... I had lots of fun bombing around town this weekend!

[Coldrsx]

A few good shots from the Journal of Edmonton this past weekend:

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/4080917.bin?size=620x400
(http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/4080917.bin?size=620x400)

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/4078065.bin?size=620x400
(http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/4078065.bin?size=620x400)

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/4081199.bin?size=620x400
(http://www.edmontonjournal.com/news/4081199.bin?size=620x400)

[freeweed]

It only took me 15 min longer to get to the office. Getting into the parking lot took longer.

God Dammit people SNOW TIRES. Just because we have had it good the last 7 years still doesn't make it right not to have proper tires in a WINTER CITY.

My new rule is if you want my help pushing your car and I see you have all seasons, I will walk away.

Snow tires don't help much in cases where a vehicle is well and truly stuck (and needing pushing). But don't let that stop your sanctimoniousness. You might as well refuse to help people who are stuck because hey, people should just learn how to drive and if you get stuck, it's your own fault. Also, you should know from weather forecasts when to stay home so tough titties if you ignored that.

Then again, my experiences with true winter conditions are cars stuck in feet of snow where no tires on the planet would help. Maybe Edmonton just happens to have the extreme rare weather conditions where no snow tires = stuck everywhere and snow tires = never stuck anywhere. ;)

[Airboy]

[ But don't let that stop your sanctimoniousness. You might as well refuse to help people who are stuck because hey, people should just learn how to drive and if you get stuck, it's your own fault. Also, you should know from weather forecasts when to stay home so tough titties if you ignored that.

Then again, my experiences with true winter conditions are cars stuck in feet of snow where no tires on the planet would help. Maybe Edmonton just happens to have the extreme rare weather conditions where no snow tires = stuck everywhere and snow tires = never stuck anywhere. ;)[/QUOTE]

Basic winter rules. Make sure your car is in good working order. Check road conditions. If you can postpone the trip then do so. And be prepared if you Do get stuck.

I didn't say I don't help people stuck, I have just gotten tired of helping people that will not prepare. I helped one poor soul that was spinning his tires at a flat intersection. Of the 20 or so cars helped this weekend 1 had snow tires and she was to good looking to pass.:)

And yes people should be taught how to drive in winter conditions. AMA once had it as part of their curriculum.

[PoscStudent]

Temperature dropped, rose and them dropped again over the day, there was a high of 4 and has currently fallen to 1. It was fairly mild out but it was cloudy and we now have drizzle.

[SpongeG]

Heh. Speaking of different parts of the country's take on the weather - question for you folks down east: did it make national headlines for several nights in a row and become "top 10 weather story of the year" when 100+ cars got stranded on the highway near here on Saturday, and people were stuck in their vehicles overnight, and emergency shelters were set up in a nearby town to deal with it?

I heard it a few times on the radio (News 1130) and saw it on the local Vancouver news twice yesterday and today

[SpongeG]

re all the stuck people

we used to always get people stuck in our driveway in winter - slight icy slope - when that happenned my mom would run and get the welcome mat put it under the tires and voila people could get out

so if out and stuck some mats in the trunk might help you get moving

[Jay in Cowtown]

Snow tires don't help much in cases where a vehicle is well and truly stuck (and needing pushing). But don't let that stop your sanctimoniousness. You might as well refuse to help people who are stuck because hey, people should just learn how to drive and if you get stuck, it's your own fault. Also, you should know from weather forecasts when to stay home so tough titties if you ignored that.

Then again, my experiences with true winter conditions are cars stuck in feet of snow where no tires on the planet would help. Maybe Edmonton just happens to have the extreme rare weather conditions where no snow tires = stuck everywhere and snow tires = never stuck anywhere. ;)

Snow tires probably serve a purpose, but if you live in a place like Alberta and feel you need to travel when it's shitty out... buy a 4x4, they serve their purpose on snow & ice! Unfortunately they make people think they're invincible, and it's usually 4x4's on their lids in the ditch during a storm because people think they're still able to go 120kms in a blizzard. But driven normally you should never have a problem in winter. And most importantly, by buying one you'll be doing your part in "warming the globe"! :tup:

[freeweed]

re all the stuck people

we used to always get people stuck in our driveway in winter - slight icy slope - when that happenned my mom would run and get the welcome mat put it under the tires and voila people could get out

so if out and stuck some mats in the trunk might help you get moving

It's so cute when you warm weather people try to be helpful. :haha:

I'm trying to politely kid around but dude, we know so many tricks it might make your head spin. Including but by no means limited to: floor mats, pieces of cardboard, shovels, bags of cat litter, bags of sand, bags of salt/grit mix, spare pieces of carpet, mats made of chainlink fence, mats made of chains from swingsets, various foodstuffs (in the shell peanuts are a favourite with some...

I've personally used my own winter jacket (was ready for the dump anyway), a spare pair of jeans, and several hockey sticks at once for wheel traction over the years. Still, nothing much beats good old muscle power - and a driver who understands how to rock a vehicle.

In the days before CAA was common, and everyone didn't own a pickup, you had to resort to all sorts of wacky things. Or wait until spring.

[PoscStudent]

The news showed clips of people golfing today in St. John's.

[b31den]

Snow tires probably serve a purpose, but if you live in a place like Alberta and feel you need to travel when it's shitty out... buy a 4x4, they serve their purpose on snow & ice! Unfortunately they make people think they're invincible, and it's usually 4x4's on their lids in the ditch during a storm because people think they're still able to go 120kms in a blizzard. But driven normally you should never have a problem in winter. And most importantly, by buying one you'll be doing your part in "warming the globe"! :tup:

4x4 actually doesnt really serve any purpose at highway speeds nor does it help you slow down faster. 4x4 is only helpful at slow speeds / stops to avoid getting stuck, and very steep hills (not aware of any highways that steep). Ok, it would be handy when there is over 30cm of unconsolidated snow on the road. But thats probably never happened on the prairies.

I have beast winter tires on my 2WD golf and it is awesome. Its easy to average 90km/h on spray lakes road in the winter, including the winding section from Canmore. Hitting 120/130 on the strait sections is nothing. I actually can't go as fast in the summer thanks to loose gravel, potholes, tourons, and washboards.

[SpongeG]

It's so cute when you warm weather people try to be helpful. :haha:

I'm trying to politely kid around but dude, we know so many tricks it might make your head spin. Including but by no means limited to: floor mats, pieces of cardboard, shovels, bags of cat litter, bags of sand, bags of salt/grit mix, spare pieces of carpet, mats made of chainlink fence, mats made of chains from swingsets, various foodstuffs (in the shell peanuts are a favourite with some...

I've personally used my own winter jacket (was ready for the dump anyway), a spare pair of jeans, and several hockey sticks at once for wheel traction over the years. Still, nothing much beats good old muscle power - and a driver who understands how to rock a vehicle.

In the days before CAA was common, and everyone didn't own a pickup, you had to resort to all sorts of wacky things. Or wait until spring.

this was when we lived in Fort St John which is mile 45 of the Alaska Highway and well we had a gravel driveway so in winter it was basically compacted snow which easily turned to ice

we don't worry down here

I learned to drive and had to take my drivers test in november up north which meant snowy ice covered roads up there - I don't drive down here in the snow though because people here are idiots they slam their brakes and drive way too fast when it snows

[Jay in Cowtown]

4x4 actually doesnt really serve any purpose at highway speeds nor does it help you slow down faster. 4x4 is only helpful at slow speeds / stops to avoid getting stuck, and very steep hills (not aware of any highways that steep). Ok, it would be handy when there is over 30cm of unconsolidated snow on the road. But thats probably never happened on the prairies.

I have beast winter tires on my 2WD golf and it is awesome. Its easy to average 90km/h on spray lakes road in the winter, including the winding section from Canmore. Hitting 120/130 on the strait sections is nothing. I actually can't go as fast in the summer thanks to loose gravel, potholes, tourons, and washboards.

Actually they do... they help you from spinning out when accelerating up icy inclines at highway speeds, most people hit the ditch when punching it going up hills.

120-130 on the Spray Rd, eh... what color is that Golf again? ;)

[Nicko999]

-7C with a wind chill of -15C and sunny!

This is the first day of the year where the high is below the average.

[Metro-One]

Was a cold one today, only high of 2 at the airport. here in Maple Ridge we had a small half cm of snow fall around 8pm, enough to just turn the ground white, first time here since that terrible snowfall in November. Suppose to snow tomorrow evening, but then turn to rain by Wednesday morning, classic Vancouver style snowfall.

[someone123]

EC has announced a snowfall warning for Vancouver. Looks like it will be a full-sized snow storm of 10-20 cm. It will melt later in the week but should be interesting...

[SpongeG]

surrey got a big snowfall tonight

we were supposed to have a worse snowfall but they said the jet stream moved and we will only get one day and that it will turn to rain and +7

they had predicted snow for 3 days but than revised it :(

i want a big city crippling snow fall

[Airboy]

Left Edmonton this morning -27C 130km north -16C.

You see that the snow accumulation in the country side is quite significant. A moose was struggling across a field.

[Airboy]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5347316527_24f54cdf1f_b.jpg

Sorry but the focus I was doing 110

[youngregina]

So wintery!, Though you could try with a little less exposure :)

[Airboy]

So wintery!, Though you could try with a little less exposure :)

I bumped it down a few but I wanted to get the actual look. You have to have sun glasses on days like this.

[freeweed]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5347316527_24f54cdf1f_b.jpg

Sorry but the focus I was doing 110

Sorry for the poor picture, but I was barelling along on snowy roads trying to take pictures instead of drive. :haha:

This post is just pure Canada in so many ways. Overly apologetic, dismissing winter, and acknowledging just how empty our highways are. :tup:

[Airboy]

Sorry for the poor picture, but I was barelling along on snowy roads trying to take pictures instead of drive. :haha:

This post is just pure Canada in so many ways. Overly apologetic, dismissing winter, and acknowledging just how empty our highways are. :tup:

I don't think I said I was driving and If you look Real hard you might see the side mirror.

[BretttheRiderFan]

Cold

And Cold

[SpongeG]

a little bit of snow fallin here and cold at +2c will be +8 by friday apparently

[Nicko999]

-7C with a wind chill of -10C and sunny!

We still have only one night that went below -10C this year, it's pretty crazy!:)

[CorbeauNoir]

~30cm expected to hit Nova Scotia tonight

[craneSpotter]

+9 and partly cloudy downtown Victoria.

We did get little snow overnight but twas gone this morning. Some outlaying areas have a little snow left but its melting fast. Man it feels warm out now after a few days of cold.

http://i54.tinypic.com/oidwgh.jpg

[David1gray]

its not too bad out right now but i just checked the radar, should start snowing in a few hours. they are calling for 15-25cm here.

[Dmajackson]

The storm's been overexaggerated by the media (as per normal). I normally I take construction shots in town on my days off but since it's not the best day to rely on public transportation I just took shots of the storm in my town;

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5043/5350284334_5842434fa6_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5121/5349677205_0e203eeb52_z.jpg

[SpongeG]

cloudy with sunny breaks and +7c
the snow is melting fast

[freeweed]

Unbelievably cold. That is all.

[Metro-One]

Well, at my house it started snowing around 8pm last night, looked very pretty, and by 6 this morning it was already raining. At the peak we had about 10cm where i am, now only a few remain, it is melting fast, a good old BC coast style snowfall.

the good news, the next 4 days are suppose to be between 9 and 11 degrees in vancouver and Victoria.

6 to 8 right now through the metro depending on where you are.

[b31den]

Its downright HOT in Canmore this afternoon. Currently -6.5 with overcast and light snow showers. Warmest its been since last Friday.

Usually during strong cold fronts like this the mountains are a bit warmer than the prairies, one of the few times this ever happens.

[PoscStudent]

Has being snowing all day in St. John's with a temperature of -1.

[craneSpotter]

Not a bad day in Vic today. Up to +10 and cloudy to partly cloudy w/sunny breaks - occasional shower and rainbow :)

Tonight (8pm) it is calm, partly cloudy and +11.

[SpongeG]

its +10 at 10:56 pm and cloudy quite a nice evening outside no rain a few piles of snow though but warm

[Nicko999]

It was -7C with a wind chill of -13C and sunny today!

[1ajs]

the number 1 in sask is snow coverd so bad u can't tell were it is no more... so now i sit in wosley sask
stupid truckers just go 100 through this crap blindyea yea argg

[PoscStudent]

Here's what St. John's has and will experienced after months of no snow.

Storm Dumps Record Snowfall on St. John's

Residents of St. John's are recovering after a record snowfall on Thursday. It was the Avalon region's first real taste of winter. A major weather system moved into the area on Thursday and brought with it an estimated 40 centimetres of snow. Environment Canada reports the Avalon region accumulated more snow than was initially expected -- St. John's International Airport registering 40 centimetres of snow, while 15-20 centimetres was recorded in the Avalon North. The southern Avalon and Burin Peninsula received approximately five to ten centimetres. Meteorologist Wanda Rideout says other areas received less snow than was forecasted, with western areas, such as Gander and Terra Nova, only accumulating 15 centimetres of snow.

Rideout says as the system tracks east, the Avalon should expect snow mixed with rain on Friday, about five centimetres, and strong northerly winds. She says conditions are expected to improve as the day progresses and although the weather should clear by Saturday, a few flurries are forecasted for Sunday.

The storm has created many delays and cancellations at St. John's International Airport. Passengers are advised to check their flight's status before heading to the airport. The airport's arrivals and departures page can be found here.
http://vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&id=11843&latest=1

[Jay in Cowtown]

the number 1 in sask is snow coverd so bad u can't tell were it is no more... so now i sit in wosley sask
stupid truckers just go 100 through this crap blindyea yea argg

They love whiting out cars on the highway in a storm... fat, bloated, stinking, jogging pants wearing bastards anyway!

[Metro-One]

Currently 14 in Victoria! 10 in Van right now (was 11.5 yesterday)

The next 5 days are suppose to be 10 or above in Victoria and Vancouver, yeah!

And don't worry Calgary, the warm air is suppose to spill over into Alberta starting on Monday or Tuesday I believe.

[Coldrsx]

Cloudy with a chance of frostbite... -25

[entheosfog]

Currently 14 in Victoria! 10 in Van right now (was 11.5 yesterday)

The next 5 days are suppose to be 10 or above in Victoria and Vancouver, yeah!

And don't worry Calgary, the warm air is suppose to spill over into Alberta starting on Monday or Tuesday I believe.

Sure started out monsoon-like today but when the rain ended it was quite mild. It's 12 degrees in Van right now.

[SpongeG]

i was walking down by the river in new west this evening around 6 pm and it was warm - my phone said it was 11c and it felt warm it was nice

[Nicko999]

-7C with a wind chill of -13C and a mix of sun and clouds today!

[Metro-One]

Was officially 14.6 yesterday in Victoria with a low of 8. Pretty good for mid January.

[Nicko999]

Was officially 14.6 yesterday in Victoria with a low of 8. Pretty good for mid January.

It's the warmest temperature in Canada during 2011... I think.

It was also 0.8C from the all-time January high for Victoria which is 15.4C.

[Aylmer]

5-10cm was called for today, 8 has fallen and it's still going strong. 2cm tonight.

:)

[vid]

It hasn't gone below -22 so far in January. That will change tonight. Currently -16, with a windchill of -26. The low is -27.

[Nicko999]

-8C with a wind chill of -15C and snowing... about 10 cm has accumulated.

[Metro-One]

Was 11 today in vancouver with lots of rain. Penticton in the Okanagan was 10 today.

[freeweed]

Holy mother of christ it's cold here. Just got back from somewhere 40 degrees warmer. This sucks. :(

[vid]

As far as averages go, today is the middle of the week where Thunder Bay is its coldest. Beginning Thursday, average temperatures start going up!!!

It's currently -15, with a windchill of -26. It sounds cold but this January hasn't been as cold as previous ones. A bit below normal, but that's all.

[Xelebes]

Blizzard conditions today. -24C with windchills around -30 ― -35C. 5-10cm has fallen with more expected. It has been the 9th or 10th day where it has snowed. People's fences, including mine, are being buried and soon it will be entire cars.

[RTD]

Currently sunny and -45C (air temperature) in Dawson, Yukon :yuck:

[b31den]

Low of 1C last night in Canmore. Currently 5C. Not bad for 1500m in the middle of January. Still -17 only 15km east of here.

[freeweed]

Yeah, what the hell is going on in the mountains? It's damn near 0 at the ski hills but -20 here in Calgary.

This is by no means an exhaustive analysis, and full numbers aren't up yet, but from quickly checking EC's records this is the longest cold snap in Calgary in many years (at least as far back as 2004). 8 days where the mercury has not once climbed above -15 or so.

[Airboy]

Blizzard conditions today. -24C with windchills around -30 ― -35C. 5-10cm has fallen with more expected. It has been the 9th or 10th day where it has snowed. People's fences, including mine, are being buried and soon it will be entire cars.

Haven't had this much in more than 10 years. I new I should have bought a snowblower this year. This is also the first time my wife and I can remember that the City (St Albert) has plowed our streets 3 times. Usually once a year is enough. Hell I have thought about putting avalanche warning signs on my house.

[feepa]

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/common/images/snow/snowab.jpg

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/common/images/snow/snowab.jpg

75 CM base in Edmonton area... wow

[Xelebes]

Haven't had this much in more than 10 years. I new I should have bought a snowblower this year. This is also the first time my wife and I can remember that the City (St Albert) has plowed our streets 3 times. Usually once a year is enough. Hell I have thought about putting avalanche warning signs on my house.

Could be as bad as 1990. I remember 1990 in Saskatchewan and walking to school with snow piled higher than my head. Mind you I was in Kindergarten at the time. Some of the piles right now are taller than me, approaching 2 m.

[Airboy]

Could be as bad as 1990. I remember 1990 in Saskatchewan and walking to school with snow piled higher than my head. Mind you I was in Kindergarten at the time. Some of the piles right now are taller than me, approaching 2 m.

I think 74 we had over a meter of snow settled through January. I was younger and enjoyed getting out shovelling. Now not so much, Haven't been back to the gym in about 10 day.

[SpongeG]

i saw some flowers popping up out of the ground last night

[freeweed]

75 CM base in Edmonton area... wow

I've skied on less than that.

[itom 987]

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/common/images/snow/snowab.jpg

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/common/images/snow/snowab.jpg

75 CM base in Edmonton area... wow

Try walking without snowshoes through the virgin snow. This is something everybody Edmontonian should try!